Beggars Group is a British record company that owns or distributes several other labels, including 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador Records, and XL Recordings. The companies’ roots stem from the Beggars Banquet record shops, which first opened in the UK in 1973.

Established in 1984 Nettwerk initially specialized in electronic music genres such as alternative dance and industrial. Over the years the label has been recognised as highly influential boasting notable artists such as Hermitude and Good Old War.